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GoDaddy’s Global Markets VP Predicts Egypt’s E-commerce to Hit $9.88 Billion by 2028
Selina Bieber, the Senior Director of Global Markets at GoDaddy, has predicted a significant increase in Egypt’s e-commerce revenue. By…
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McDonald’s Sees 70% Sales Drop in Egypt Amid Gaza Boycott
A McDonald’s insider in Egypt anonymously disclosed a 70% sales decline in October and November, aligning with a global and…
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Egyptian Soda Gains Ground Amid Anti-Western Boycott in the Middle East
Boycotts are sweeping across the Middle East, impacting US and European brands as consumers express their protest against Western governments’…
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The 5 Best URL Shorteners 2023
A URL Shortener is a technique in which a URL may be made shorter and still redirect to the original…
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Startups
TFK’s Acquisition of Opio Marks the Birth of the First Fashion Aggregator in MENA
TFK, the leading curated fashion marketplace in Egypt has acquired OPIO, a direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion brand. By joining forces, TFK…
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Egypt Criticizes Netflix for “Blackwashing” Cleopatra in Upcoming Docu-Series
Egyptian experts are calling out Netflix’s decision to cast a bi-racial actor as Queen Cleopatra VII in its upcoming docu-series,…
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Central Bank of Egypt Enables Non-Contact Payments via Smartphones
Egypt’s Central Bank has introduced new regulations that enable non-contact payment transactions via smartphone apps, including Apple Pay and Google…
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Egypt hikes fuel prices by up to EGP 1 per litre for multiple octanes
Egypt’s Fuel Automatic Pricing Committee (FAPC) has announced an increase in the prices of various octanes by EGP 0.75 to…
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Egyptian Pound Collapses Against US Dollar to Historic Low
1 USD equals 30.50 Egyptian Pound Last update: Friday, Feb 10, 2023. The Egyptian pound plunged after the central bank…
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Egypt’s Pound Plummets to 30+ EGP/USD on Flexible Exchange Rate
Egypt’s economy took a new hit on Wednesday as the Egyptian pound weakened by over 13% against the U.S. dollar.…
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Top 10 Christmas Songs to Play This Holiday
End-of-year holidays have a unique taste of everything, especially Christmas and new year songs; we would like to share with…
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Egypt’s fintech Money Fellows raises $31M in Series B
Cairo-based fintech startup Money Fellows has raised $31M in its Series B round led by CommerzVentures, Middle East Venture Partners…
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USD/EGP: Egyptian Pound Falls +14% After Devaluation, IMF Deal
The Egyptian pound plunged after the central bank moved to a flexible currency to help the government secure a deal…
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Recruitment Open Day Jobs in Egypt 2022
Looking for a new job? It’s time for the recruitment open day in Egypt 2022. Right now, there are nine…
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Saudi’s SaaS startup Glamera raises $1.3M in Seed Round
Saudi-based SaaS startup Glamera has raised a Seed round of $1.3 million, led by Riyadh Angels Investors (RAI), with participation…
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Paymob appoints ‘Imane Adel’ as senior financial services executive to lead global strategy
Paymob, the leading omnichannel payments gateway in the MENAP region, has appointed Imane Adel as Executive Vice President of Strategy.…
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Egypt Caps Overseas Cash Withdrawals, Spend
Egyptian banks started imposing limits on overseas’ cash withdraws and online purchases in foreign currency for debit and credit cards…
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World Bank Signs Off $400M to Reduce Egypt’s Greenhouse Emissions
The World Bank has approved a $400M logistics and transportation plan to help Egypt reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation,…
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9 most funded ride-sharing startups in MENA 2022
The shared mobility market in the MENA region is set to expand with a compound annual growth rate of 18.4%…
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Egypt’s population hikes to 104M, with a child born every 19 seconds
Egypt’s population has reached 104 million after an increase of one million in 221 days, according to the Central Agency…
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iPhone 14 Prices Across MENA ‘UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt’
The new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro (Max) are now available in the Middle East markets, after 10 days…
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Egypt’s Convertedin raises $3M to expand in MENA, LATAM
Convertedin, a marketing operating system for e-commerce brands, has raised a $3 million seed round from global and regional investors.…
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Etisalat Egypt rebrands to ‘etisalat by e&’
Etisalat Egypt has unveiled its new branding as ‘Etisalat by e&,’ following the steps of the e& Group’s recent rebranding…
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Disney+ Subscription Price Per Country in the Middle East
Disney+ officially launched its streaming service in the Middle East and North Africa region on Wednesday, June 8. The streaming…
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Disney+ costs EGP 49.99 per month in Egypt
Disney+ fans in Egypt and other MENA countries can register their interest as of Wednesday, June 8, to take advantage…
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Egypt Squash legend El-Shorbagy to represent England
The Egyptian Squash legend and former World No.1 Mohamed El-Shorbagy has decided to switch allegiance to represent England in Professional…
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Domty profits shrink due to the Egyptian pound devaluation
Domty, an Egyptian cheese maker, has reported a 3.8 percent decrease in net profits quarter-on-quarter due to the currency devaluation…
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Disney+ reveals available content lineup in MENA
Disney+ unveiled a sneak peek at the new content available in the long-awaited streaming service that will launch very soon…
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Egypt’s Q-Commerce Appetito Acquires Tunisia’s Lamma
The Egyptian Q-commerce platform Appetito, which delivers groceries and household products to doorsteps, has acquired Lamma, a quick commerce app…
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Apps
COFE App launches new Siri ordering feature on Apple devices
The coffee-centric marketplace COFE app has launched a new Siri feature on Apple devices that makes ordering coffee quicker, funner,…
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Egypt aims to host World Expo 2035 in new administrative capital
Egypt is studying hosting the Expo 2035 in the new administrative capital, officially opening soon, officials announced. As the world…
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Who is ‘Farrah el-Dibany’? The Egyptian soprano who Macron kissed her hand
In the ceremony celebrating French President Emmanuel Macron’s winning the presidential elections on the Champ de Mars stage, the Egyptian…
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Startups
Egypt’s PraxiLabs is taking science education to a new level through 3D simulations
Egyptian startup PraxiLabs offers people equal opportunities to access an enhanced science education by providing 3D interactive virtual simulations that…
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Campaigns
TikTok Kicks-off Ramadan Campaign ‘Katar Khairak’, Features Nelly Kareem
TikTok MENA launched its Ramadan campaign “Katar Khairak” which translates as Spread Kindness. The campaign encourages users on and off…
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Advertising
Fresh Ramadan 2022 Ad Features Ruby, Mahmoud El-esseily
Fresh Egypt, a Home Appliance company kicked off its Ramadan campaign with a 1:43-minute Ad promoting the company’s products. Starred…
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Zed Ramadan Ad 2022 Brings More Celebrities, Promotes Happiness
Zed has released its Ramadan 2022 brand campaign showing how happiness is everywhere at its new properties, the ad has…
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Advertising
Etisalat Egypt Ramadan 2022 Ad Features Ahmed Ezz, Carmen Bsaibes
Etisalat Egypt kicked off Ramadan 2022 media race with a brand TVC that promotes Etisalat’s position in the market. The…
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Vodafone Egypt’s Ramadan 2022 Ad Sparks Feelings
Vodafone Egypt kicked off the Ramadan media race with a brand TVC “Eli Benna Hayah” which translates to “What We…
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Egyptian Food Bank’s Ramadan 2022 Ad Invites Egyptians to Share Happiness
Urging people to donate to feed fasting needy people this year, the Egyptian Food Bank put up a great ad…
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Advertising
Telecom Egypt Steals The Ad-Show in Ramadan 2022
Telecom Egypt launched its Ramadan 2022 commercial TVC on social media and Youtube, starred by Yasmine Abdel Aziz and Karim…
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Orange Egypt Debuts Ramadan 2022 With A Real Delight
Orange Egypt kicked off the Ramadan media race with the late star Soad Hussny’s “Egypt sweetheart” movies themes, starred by…
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Advertising
Throwback: Most Watched Brand Ads in Ramadan 2021
An entertaining, heartwarming ad is a forgiving excuse to interrupt a good series, especially during Ramadan when people seek comfort…
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Egypt Post, Amr Diab kick off Ramadan 2022 Advertising Race
Egypt Post kicked off Ramadan’s advertising race with a brand TVC, the ad theme “it’s your time” urging that the…
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Ramadan
Top Anticipated Ramadan 2022 Egyptian Series to Watch
The holy month of Ramadan, the fasting season for Muslims, is one of the most sacred and spiritual 30 days…
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DailyMealz Raises US$5 Million in a Pre-Series A Round
Saudi Arabia-based healthy food delivery app DailyMealz has raised SAR 20 million ($5 million) in a pre-Series A round. Saudi…
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Egypt’s interior design & build platform Shatablee raises $1.2M
The Egyptian digital interior design & build platform, handling the diverse finishing problems in the Egyptian Market, Shatablee has raised…
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Startups
Chefaa Raises Venture Round from Global Investors
Chefaa, Egypt’s patient-centered pharmacy benefits platform, has raised a venture round from globally renowned investors Newtown Partners and Global Brain…
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Saudi Sary Acquires Egyptian B2B Marketplace ‘Mowarrid’
Saudi Arabia-based B2B e-commerce platform Sary has acquired Mowarrid, an Egypt-based B2B marketplace, for an undisclosed amount. Mowarrid (founded in…
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Egyptian mother, baby online shop Mumerz raises $1.2m
Egyptian Mumerz.com announced that it has successfully secured $1.2m in a pre-seed round led by local fund Disruptech. Launched recently, Mumerz.com is a…
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Yasmin Ezz stirs controversy on social media
Egyptian TV presenter Yasmin Ezz has sparked controversy on social media because of her comment on Friday, Feb 18, in…
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Events
6,000 tourists celebrate sun alignment at Abu Simbel temple
Today, more than 6,000 tourists celebrated sun alignment on King Ramses II in front of Abu Simbel Temple in Aswan.…
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Startups
Kotobna collaborates with Egypt’s On the Run
Egyptian Publishing Platform Kotobna has announced its expansion to major convenience stores across Egypt with a 26 location collaboration with…
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Egypt’s online grocery Tawfeer secures $500K investment
Alex-based Tawfeer Market, the Egyptian online grocery retail startup, has raised US $500K in a seed round. Alexandria Business Angels…
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New administrative Megacity rises-up in Egypt’s desert
The New Administrative Capital’s project phase one has been accomplished, planning to be centered on a new administrative megacity that aims…
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Hello World Kids, ed-tech startup raises pre-series A
Hello World Kids, a Jordanian Ed-Tech company, has raised an undisclosed pre-Series A funding round. Vision Ventures participated in the…
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Egypt’s Sympl raises $6M in seed round by Beco Capital, Global Ventures, A15
“Save Now, Pay Later” fintech startup, Sympl has raised $6M following its launch last month. The investment is led by…
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Talabat Mart Egypt appoints Mohamed Sekkina as general manager
Talabat, the MENA’s leading technology platform in online food and grocery delivery, has announced the appointment of Mohamed Sekkina, as…
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White Friday Deals: Shahid Offers 50% Lifetime
This White Friday (The Middle East edition of Black Friday), Shahid VIP is offering 50% off on monthly plans for…
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Cairo-Based EdTech Startup Career 180 Raises $200K
Cairo-based EdTech Startup Career 180 has raised $200K from EdVentures.The investment aims to develop a new employment platform and emerge…
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Jordan’s EdTech Startup ‘Abwaab’ Secures $20M in Series A
The Jordanian EdTech and online learning platform Abwaab has successfully secured $20M in its Series A funding round. The funding was…
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Egyptian E-grocery Rabbit Raises $11M in Pre-Seed
The Egyptian E-grocery platform Rabbit has successfully secured $11M in its Pre-Seed round. The deal was led by Global Founders…
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Vodacom buys 55% stake in Vodafone Egypt
South Africa’s Vodacom Group Limited has agreed to buy 55% stake in Vodafone Egypt. The deal captures growth in a…
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Fintech Startup ‘Sympl’ Raises Its First Funding Round
Cairo-based startup ‘Sympl’ has raised the first funding round from A15 with a regional focus. This first investment marks the…
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Gifts Delivery Startup ‘Floward’ Launches in Egypt
For starters, Floward launched its operations in Cairo only and will gradually expand to other cities and regions within the…
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Nawy raises Seven-Figure investment led by Sawiris family
Cairo-based PropTech startup Nawy has raised an oversubscribed seven-figure Seed round led by the Sawiris family office. Also participating in…
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Startups
Breadfast to Donate Kahk to Egyptian Food Bank This Eid
Cairo-based grocery and one-stop app Breadfast is donating scrumptious kahk boxes to the Egyptian Food Bank in the startup’s CSR…
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Laverie: Egyptian Laundry Services provider raises seed round led by A15
Laverie, the first dry-cleaning & laundry app, announced securing an undisclosed six-figure (USD) seed round from A15, the leading Egyptian…
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Startups
Access Bridge Ventures: Exclusive Interview
Access Bridge Ventures is a leading early stage venture capital fund supporting budding entrepreneurs across MENA region & Pakistan. With…
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Exclusive: Egyptian Fintech Startup NowPay Joins Y Combinator
Cairo-based fintech startup NowPay has joined Y Combinator’s Winter 21 batch, following a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with the Export…
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Egyptian Fintech Dayra Joins Y Combinator, Secures US $3M in Pre-Seed
Dayra is a Cairo-based fintech startup providing unbanked gig-workers and micro-businesses with financial services. The company has joined Y Combinator’s…
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Egypt’s financial wellness startup NowPay signs MoU with Export Development Bank of Egypt
Egyptian fintech startup NowPay signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Export Development Bank of Egypt (EBE) for a credit facility…
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Nagaty announces departure from Halan as CBO
Mohamed (Nagaty) Aboulnaga, one of Halan ‘s team of co-founders and its Chief Business Officer announced that today, January 31st,…
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Ureed: How to Incorporate Freelancers in Hiring Strategy
Ureed.com offers an unprecedented view on how to incorporate freelancers in your hiring strategy. As a business owner, taking on…
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Careem’s Hadeer Shalaby buckles up for Talabat Egypt
Talabat has appointed Hadeer Shalaby, Careem‘s regional director, as its new Managing Director in Egypt, replacing Sofiène Marzouki, who has…
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Case Studies
ElCoach Releases 2020 Numbers- DB Exclusive
Today, ElCoach, MENA’s premier on-demand fitness, and nutrition app released its Year in Review 2020 and we are seriously impressed.…
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Case Studies
Case Study: La Poire Wins Socially Distanced Ramadan
Tarek Nour Communications (TNC) released a short and sweet case study on their Ramadan 2020 Campaign for La Poire, and…
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Financial Identities’ Cassbana Raises 6 Digits USD
Cassbana, a financial identities’ startup, announced raising a pre-seed round of 6 digits USD to revolutionize the financial service industry in…
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LCP Fund II acquires significant minority stake in Dsquares & Lucky
As its first investment in the market, Lorax Capital Partners Fund II has announced today that it has acquired a…
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Mohamed Abdulsalam Announced Co-CEO of Kotobna
After six months of announcing Kotobna’s partial acquisition of the online gifting and stationary platform Autograph, the MIT Pan Arab…
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Foundation Ventures powers up with 4 new investments
Cairo – Foundation Ventures (FV) is a regional venture capital firm founded in 2019 and is managed by Mazen Nadim,…
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Startups
instaConsult Launches Personal Consultation via Whatsapp
In this age, technology can literally be injected into your skin. So don’t expect this to be a far topic.…
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NowPay Raises US$2.1 Million in Seed Investment
Cairo-based FinTech startup NowPay, a financial-wellness platform for employees in emerging markets, has announced today that the company has raised…
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Cairo-based Last-mile Delivery Startup ‘dreevo’ Raises 6 Digits USD Figure
dreevo, a last-mile delivery-focused startup has raised 6 digits USD figure in a bootstrap, pre-seed fund from EF Logistics, a…
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What is a Burn Rate and Why Should Startups Care?
For early-stage startups, having cash is essential to staying afloat. But it’s one thing to have money and another to…
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Egyptian Professionals Network (EPN) joins the Facebook Community Accelerator Program
Facebook has announced today that the Egyptian Professionals Network (EPN) has joined the 2020 cycle of the Community Accelerator program,…
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Egyptian Social Media Stirs Countless Rape, Harassment, Blackmail Allegations
On the night of June 30th, 2020, Two instagram accounts (@shadynoor_ and @skhodirr ) started a PSA accusing an ex…
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Startups
Cairo-based Fintech Startup MoneyFellows Raises US $4M in Series-A
Egyptian fintech startup MoneyFellows has raised US $4 million in a Series-A investment round from venture capital (VC) firms Partech and…
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Demand for Arabic chatbots surges in H1-2020 amid COVID-19, WideBot data shows
Egyptian chatbot startup WideBot witnessed a surge of Arabic chatbot building requests during the first half of 2020, amounting to…
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Orascom CEO Khaled Bichara Dies in Car Crash
Orascom Development CEO Khaled Bichara, 48, was killed Friday in a car crash in Giza, Egypt. Bichara, a father of…
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Saudi Telecom ‘STC’ reaches a deal with Vodafone Group to acquire its stake in Vodafone Egypt
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has reached a deal with Vodafone Group to acquire its stake in Vodafone Egypt. Vodafone has…
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TikTok Assigns Egyptian Agency ‘Green Mind’ To Manage Its MENA’s YouTube Channel
TikTok has appointed Egyptian agency “Green Mind” to manage its YouTube channel in the Middle East and North Africa region.…
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Startups
Unlocking Potential Unicorns in MENA’s Mystery Land
Aside from the never-ending ancient archeological discoveries, Egypt is one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems in MENA. A Magnitt report…
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Gemini Enterprises Africa and RiseUp LLC join forces for Pyramids Plateau until 2022
Gemini Enterprises Africa, part of Orascom Group, and RiseUp LLC, the MENA region’s connector of startups to local and global…
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Startups
A15 doubles down on Intouch.com investment to redefine retail experiences for MENA shoppers
The leading tech investor A15 has capitalized on its investment in Ireland-based retail personalization platform Intouch by doubling down on…
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Events
RiseUp selects 15 regional startup finalists for ‘Pitch by the Pyramids’
RiseUp has completed its selection of 15 startups from seven cities across the Middle East and North Africa to pitch…
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‘Boost with Facebook’ partners with RiseUp to bring digital skills training to Egyptian startups
Facebook announced on Tuesday its partnership with RiseUp to bring ‘Boost with Facebook’, its global program designed to help small…
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British Council reports high demand for ‘Primary Plus’ its English courses for children in Egypt
British Council, the United Kingdom’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations, says demand for Primary Plus—its English course…
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Silicon Valley’s Tribal Credit Eyes MENA, Closing Round to Bank Startups
Silicon Valley-based Tribal started private beta testing with MENA startups and is closing a funding round that includes some of…
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Misr Italia Properties Pumps EGP 22 billion Investments in IL Bosco City ‘The City of Nature’
Misr Italia Properties’ (MIP) kicked off its latest EGP 22 billion worth state-of-the-art real estate project, providing New Cairenes with…
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